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Families & Children Health Government

At-Home COVID Tests Can Be Reimbursable in California

12/07/2023
Although the federal government is providing four free COVID tests per month, that’s not the only way to get them. Aetna and Blue Shield of California members can be reimbursed for up to eight at-home tests per month, while Kaiser Permanente is offering discounts on tests.

From Silicon Valley Voice...

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Pomeroy’s Garden to Table Program Grows Healthy Eaters

12/07/2023
“At Pomeroy Elementary, we have an amazing Garden to Table program,” said Kevin Keegan, principal at Pomeroy, in an informational video. “We have this amazing partnership with our families and outside resources as well to make this community garden a wonderful place. We call it the heart of our school because it’s a place where all kids, all staff, everyone can go to and they have hands-on experiences.”

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Crime & Justice Government

Moms Who Suffer Domestic Abuse Can Lose Their Kids. But Does This Policy Make Any Sense?

12/06/2023
California’s “failure to protect” law allows child welfare agencies to take kids from households scarred by domestic violence. Advocates say the separation can worsen a family’s trauma.

From CalMatters...

Families & Children Homelessness Community Service & Support Government

Border Patrol Dumped 42,000 migrants on San Diego Streets. The County Needs Help to Help Them

12/03/2023
San Diego-area nonprofits and faith organizations struggle to provide for tens of thousands of migrants border agents have released on San Diego streets.

From CalMatters...

Education Families & Children Community Service & Support Government

State Invested $53 Million in Teaching Low-Performing Kids to Read. Here's How it's Paying Off

12/03/2023
In 2020, the state agreed to a settlement in a lawsuit that claimed too many students were not learning to read. As part of that agreement, the state spent over $50 million on 75 schools with the lowest reading scores.

From Capital & Main...

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Right-Wing Takeover of SoCal School Board Stirs Angst

12/01/2023
Students and teachers alike are decrying the actions of the Temecula Valley Unified School District board, which became conservative in majority following the recent elections of three members. The board’s actions include banning critical race theory and mandating parental notification if their child is transgender.

From Capital & Main...

Families & Children Parks & Recreation

Utility Increases Loom for 16 Million California Households

11/30/2023
Utility giant PG&E is set to raise its rates an average of 13% on Jan. 1. That equals an extra $32.50 a month, or $390 for the year.

From CalMatters...

COVID-19 Families & Children Health Government

Will Kids Still Take Their Medicine? New State Law Forces Pharmacies to Take Out the Flavor

11/28/2023
Parents say flavored medication can help ensure their kids finish a prescription. Far fewer California pharmacies are offering that service as they await new rules from a state regulator.

From San Jose Spotlight...

Education Families & Children Homelessness City of San Jose

Student Homelessness Grows in San Jose School District

11/24/2023
The number of homeless high school students and families in one East San Jose school district has increased threefold in just three years.

From San Jose Spotlight...

Education Families & Children

Santa Clara County Education Office Earns an ‘F,’ Unions Say

11/21/2023
When it comes to the Santa Clara County Office of Education's performance, parents, teachers and residents are giving it a failing grade.

From Gilroy Dispatch...

Families & Children Community Service & Support City of Gilroy

Local Scene: Spectrum Grants $5K to St. Joseph’s Family Center

11/15/2023
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Spectrum donated $5,000 to St. Joseph’s Family Center of Gilroy (SJFC) through the company’s national community philanthropic program, Spectrum Employee Community Grants.

From Sacramento Bee...

Families & Children Health State of California

State Debuting Mental Health App for Young People Next Year

11/15/2023
The state will offer a free mental health app beginning Jan. 1 for people ages 13-25. It is currently being tested in San Joaquin and Stanislaus counties.

From Silicon Valley Voice...

Business, Economy & Jobs Families & Children Community Service & Support City of Santa Clara

5th Annual Children’s Business Fair Draws Santa Clara Crowds

11/02/2023
At the Santa Clara Children’s Business Fair, shoppers of all ages came out to support local youth entrepreneurs.

From Los Angeles Times...

Families & Children Health

A Story With Teeth: Why California Kids Lag in Dental Health

10/31/2023
California kids have some of the lowest-ranked dental health in the United States, with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic. Here’s a look at the problem and what’s being done to address it.

From San Jose Inside...

Families & Children State of California

California Conservatives Go After Local School Boards Over LGBTQ Policies

10/30/2023
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Several California school districts have required parental notification when students seek to change their gender identity.

From San Jose Spotlight...

Business, Economy & Jobs Families & Children Crisis & Personal Support County of Santa Clara

Santa Clara County Families Benefit from Guaranteed Income, Report Shows

10/30/2023
A new report bolsters the importance of guaranteed basic income programs as a lifeline for families in Santa Clara County who can’t afford the necessities.

From Palo Alto Online...

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After Student Pushback, Palo Alto School Board Condemns Antisemitism, Islamophobia

10/27/2023
In a move that many students and parents wished had been made sooner, the Palo Alto school board approved a pair of resolutions that condemn the Hamas attack on Israel and denounce both antisemitism and Islamophobia.

From San Jose Inside...

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Meta Accused by CA and Other States of Luring Children to Instagram, Facebook

10/25/2023

Meta was accused of knowingly using features on Instagram and Facebook to hook children to its platforms, even as the company said its social media sites were safe for young people.

From Palo Alto Online...

Public Safety Education Families & Children

Students, Parents Urge Palo Alto Unified to Show Solidarity Against Antisemitism

10/25/2023
Members of the community argued during a school board meeting that a statement of support would go a long way in making Jewish students feel safe at their schools.

From CalMatters...

Education Families & Children Government

California Colleges Miss Deadline for Student Parents’ Priority Registration

10/24/2023
Signed by the governor in September 2022, AB 2881 aims to help student parents in California by offering them priority registration. Advocates are optimistic the law will formalize data collection, allowing them to better serve this student population that represents 1 in 5 students nationally.

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